Born in Saskawa, capitol of the Seminole Nation in Oklahoma, he describes his father's interests in the banking and oil industries in the early 20th century and following the family's move to San Antonio, his own work in the oil and cattle business...

Sabinal (Tex.). James E. Willingham recounts his personal history, including service during World War I when he joined the Aviation Section of the Signal Corps and trained as a pilot at Kelly Field in San Antonio.

Photograph shows view of the hangars at Winburn Field (Stinson Field)" Mission Road (right)" On the ground are Curtis and Waco aircraft. Taken during time Stinson Field was temporarily named Winburn Field for William C. Winburn, a San Antonio...

Verna Reichert, born and lived in La Grange her entire life, and friends Murlene and Atlan Citzler, talk about their experiences during the early 20th century. Also includes a La Grange publication, The Hanging Tree, which relates two criminal...

Photograph shows the Modern Air Travel hangar at Stinson Field. The sign above the hangar doors reads "Modern Air Travel, Inc. / Dick Hair Chief Pilot"" A gasoline truck and driver are parked in front of the hangar.

Photograph shows Grumman amphibian airplane owned by Henry Morgan of New York. Plane is parked in front of Jack Lapham Hanger Six Inc. Mrs. Henry Morgan and friends came to San Antonio in plane. Taken at Stinson Field.

San Antonio Light Photograph collection, MS 359, University of Texas San Antonio Libraries Special Collections from the Institute of Texan Cultures